Google Translate Disclaimer

Google Translate

Google Translate – an automatic translation service that uses
state-of-the-art technology, not human translators, to translate text –
provides instant translations in 6 different languages. By providing
these translations, we hope to make essential information available to
the diverse populations that visit Steward Health Care Hospitals every
day. However, please be aware that, since translations are done by
machine, they may not always be perfect. (Please see
our legal disclaimer at the bottom of this page.)

How do I use Google Translate?

Simply click on the “Translate” link at the top any page, then choose a
language from the drop down menu. Google Translate will display the
translated text without reloading or redirecting you from your page. If
you click on a link in the translated page, the linked web page also
will be translated automatically for you – allowing you to seamlessly
browse through our website in your language.

Are any Steward web pages translated by human translators?

Yes, some parts of our website have been translated into Spanish by
professional translators.

Why is only part of the web page translated?

Google translate is not able to read graphical buttons, drop-down menus,
text within photos, news items imported through an RSS feed, and certain
other forms of text. In these cases, the text will remain in English.

Why doesn’t the language I chose display properly?

In order to view a page in a particular language, your browser must have
that language pack installed. To download appropriate language packs,
visit the website for your browser.

Why did half of my text disappear – or my browser just freeze?

Google Translate breaks text into a series of 500-character chunks and
continuously sends them back and forth until the entire page has been
translated. This processing system occasionally creates confusion in how
a particular block of text is translated. Also, if the page is very long
or your computer processor is not powerful enough, it may cause your
browser to freeze.

What is automatic translation?

Automatic translation detects patterns in documents that already have
been translated by human translators. Using those patterns as a guide,
automatic translators such as Google Translate are able to make
intelligent guesses as to what an appropriate translation should be.
Because the translations are generated by machine, not all translations
will be perfect.

What can I do to improve the translation quality?

Even today's most sophisticated software can’t translate at the fluency
of a native speaker or professional translator. If you encounter a
translation that doesn't seem right, click on the phrase in question –
and sometimes Google Translate will have alternative translation
available.

Steward Health Care System provides this link to Google Translate as a
courtesy to visitors to its website. Steward Health Care System does not
own, manage or control any aspect of Google Translate, and is not
responsible for the translations provided by Google Translate. Steward
Health Care System does not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees
as to the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the translations
provided. Steward Health Care System can only verify the validity and
accuracy of the information provided in English and, because of this,
the English version of our website is the official text. Viewers who
rely on information through Google Translate on our web site do so at
their own risk. Steward Health Care System shall not be liable for any
inaccuracies or errors in the translation and shall not accept liability
for any loss, damage, or other problem, including without limitation,
indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from or in connection
with use of the Google Translate Service. By using Google Translate you
understand and agree to this disclaimer. If there are any concerns
regarding the accuracy of the information presented within the
translated versions of our site, please refer back to the official
English-language website.